America loses one out of four young people to the dropout crisis each year.

This Saturday starting at noon on tpt MN it's American Graduate Day -– a public media initiative to help students stay on the path to on-time high school graduation and future success.

American Graduate Day is an unprecedented full-day broadcast and outreach event dedicated to engaging our country around the dropout crisis with special celebrity guests, relevant spokespeople and compelling stories from the students themselves. The programs are meant to recognize and highlight the work community organizations are already doing to encourage students to stay in school.

As part of the day, you'll be encouraged to become an “American Graduate Champion” by offering time, donating resources, connecting with the organizations on social media or learning more about the crisis.

Just click here for more information on American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen. And be sure to tune in this Saturday at noon on tpt MN for a day of learning more about the dropout crisis and what you can do to help.

If you're looking for local resources and to get involved, contact the Minnesota Alliance with Youth at info@mnyouth.net.

Since 1997, the Minnesota Alliance with Youth has been the leading convener, collaborator and capacity builder for education & youth development in Minnesota. The Alliance works to ensure that every young person has the resources they need to reach their potential & graduate from high school.